Upper Michigan Legal Institute 2019
 

Schedule of Events
Upper Michigan Legal Institute

June 14–15
Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island

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June 14, 2019
10:30 am - 5:00 pmRegistration open
11:00 am - 12:30 pmVendor Visits and Refreshments
12:30 pm - 12:50 pmWelcome and Introductions

Jennifer M. Grieco
President, State Bar of Michigan
 
Hon. Bridget M. McCormack
Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court
 
Hon. James N. Erhart
Chair, BLF Planning Committee
90th District Court, Petoskey

12:50 pm - 1:45 pmKeynote Presentation: Influence: The Art & Science of Changing Minds
  • Overcome the common mistakes most lawyers make when trying to change someone’s mind
  • Discover the elements you must have to win over any skeptic
  • Utilize four key drivers of persuasion to gain buy-in and acceptance of your ideas
  • Leave much of the conventional wisdom about influence behind (most of it doesn’t work anyway)
  • MIDC Standard 1 CLE: 1.0 credit hours
1:50 pm - 2:40 pmReal Property Law: New Developments and Practice Tips

  • Legislative developments
  • Caselaw update
  • Hot issues
  • 2:40 pm - 2:50 pmVendor Visits and Refreshments
    2:50 pm - 3:35 pmCriminal Law Update
    • U.S. Supreme Court update
    • Michigan Appellate courts update
    • Legislative and court rule update
    • MIDC Standard 1 CLE: .75 credit hours
    Winning with Workshops and Professional Partnerships - Part 1
    • Holistic client service through professional relationships 
    • Conducting workshops and connecting with advisors by establishing your credibility, keeping your audience engaged, and motivating them to action
    3:35 pm - 4:20 pmCritical Updates in Marijuana Law
    • The three Michigan acts and how they interact
    • Preemption of municipal ordinances
    • Licensing process and regulatory rules
    • Case law update
    • MIDC Standard 1 CLE: .75 credit hours
    Winning with Workshops and Professional Partnerships - Part 2
    • The secret to ensuring profitable business from your workshops and your professional partnerships
    4:25 pm - 5:15 pmMichigan Business and Tax Update
    • Important changes in Michigan's business entity statutes
    • Updates on recent Michigan caselaw involving business entities 
    • Other developments critical to Michigan lawyers with business practices
    Practical Advice from the Bench
    • Tips for effective and ethical advocacy
    • Specialty courts
    • Effective landlord-tenant advocacy
    • Pet peeves to avoid
    • MIDC Standard 1 CLE: .75 credit hours
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pmGrand Reception

    June 15, 2019
    8:30 am - 9:00 amVendor Visits and Refreshments
    8:30 am - 12:00 pmRegistration open
    8:50 am - 9:00 amIntroductory Remarks and Door Prize Drawing
    (Must be present to win)
    9:00 am - 9:45 amEvidence "Double Jeopardy"
    • Gain a better understanding of key evidentiary rules
    • Compete in groups and test your knowledge
    • MIDC Standard 1 CLE: .75 credit hours
    9:45 am - 10:30 amDurable Power of Attorney and Estate Planning Update
    • Key provisions for your DPOAs and patient advocate designations
    • New legislative developments in Michigan
    • Top caselaw of 2018-2019 that impacts estate planning, probate and trust administration
    10:30 am - 10:50 amVendor Visits and Refreshments
    10:50 am - 11:35 amFamily Law Update
    • 2018-2019 case law, court rules and statutes update
    • Marital, separate property, spousal support and attorney fee issues
    • Practice tips and takeaways
    11:35 am - 12:25 pmZoning and Land Use 2019
    • The rise of cell phone towers, wind turbines, and solar farms
    • Federal, state, and local regulations affecting cellphone towers and green energy
    • Environmental issues
    • Frequently litigated issues
    12:25 pm - 12:40 pmConcluding Remarks & Door Prize Drawing
    (Must be present to win)